How Do Analysts Rate Comcast Stock after Sky Deal?

Out of the 24 analysts covering Comcast (CMCSA), 17 analysts have rated the stock a “buy,” while seven analysts rated the stock a “hold.” Not a single analyst has given the stock a “sell” rating. Comcast outbid 21st Century Fox (FOXA) and Walt Disney (DIS) to buy full ownership in London-based Sky. Last weekend, the cable and entertainment giant won 61% of UK-based pay-TV company Sky for 17.28 pounds per share, valuing the 61% stake in Sky at about $39 billion.